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07-27-2010, 05:09 PM
Champ Bailey and Kyle Orton were interviewed by Les Shapiro and "jo jo" in the last 45 minutes on the new sports station in town (87.7 fm). Here's a summary:
champ bailey:
What do you think about losing brandon marshall?
We are losing a special player. No one on our roster
can do what he's done But we have a few guys i know can produce for us
How do you feel playing for a new defensive coordinator?
This is my 10th coordinator in 12 years.
Regardless of its an in house hire or totally new the system always changes.
Every coach wants to put his own stamp on things.
I feel good about what Wink is going to do for us.
How about the new signings in the dline?
Everything starts up front If we don't have
a good game, it's because of the guys up front
it's important to have good quality guys to
push the pocket. we have good backups as well
Will the defense have to carry this team with all the youth on offense?
No, though i do approach every season like defense has to carry team.
I know with Kyle Orton and the weapons we do have we can do
great things on offense
In regards to Dez Bryant, what would you think if a rookie refused to carry your pads?
I'd be pissed. If there's a guy that cocky you
are pissed but at the same time it makes you
watch that guy. If this guy is that cocky he
better produce. It's a little disrespectful but
you get over it. As a rookie you've got to respect the vets.
When I was a rookie I had to carry helmets, pads, bringing breakfast.
Vets wanted to mess with you. I respected the
vets so I did it. I expect our rookies to do it. It's part
of the game.
Do you set goals?
I used to have alot of personal goals, i focus more
on team goals now. I've achieved alot in my career but
what have I done as a team? Nothing (no championships) My whole
focus is what can the team do
cornerbacks can play a long time - how much longer for you?
I do have to work harder to play 16 games now. Until that
day that I feel I can't play cornerback for 16 games I'll be
there. Cornerback is the most competitive position on the
field. I'm not ready to move to safety. Playing 18 games
might cut my career short.
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Kyle Orton interview
How do you feel about reporting with the rookies?
It's not too bad. The first few days is just conditioning.
How about losing brandon marshall?
That's the nfl - guys move on. We can't replace 100 catch 1000 yard guy with 1 guy. A number of our guys will have to step up.
How about the rookie wide recievers - how do they look?
I was able to throw with D Thomas in a few practices - he's big, fast, very powerful and he can really catch the ball. I want to get him the ball in space and see what he does.
Decker has good hands and really speaks the language of the game .. He'll
pick things up quick.
Are you feeling underappreciated?
No. Nice to get the offseason out of the way with all the drama - you media guys like that . I think I'm going to have my best season this year. Our offense has alot of confidence coming out of the spring and we hope to continue that going into camp.
are you more comfortable with the system?
No question I am. Any time you can run the same plays over and over again
the more confident you get, the more the play callers can call the plays
you really like.
How about the offensive line? You may be starting 2 rookies?
You always have to stay healthy up front. We have 3 guys
that really anchor that line in clady, harris, and kuper so we'll be ok.
How is knowshon looking?
He had a really good spring. It's tough to come in and be
a player the 1st year. He did some good things for us last
year but I expect an even better year from knowshon this year.
You have 2 new backups at quarterback. How do they look?
Brady can thrown the ball very well. He's a big guy and a good athlete
Tim has a long way to go but does alot of special things on the football field.
champ bailey:
What do you think about losing brandon marshall?
We are losing a special player. No one on our roster
can do what he's done But we have a few guys i know can produce for us
How do you feel playing for a new defensive coordinator?
This is my 10th coordinator in 12 years.
Regardless of its an in house hire or totally new the system always changes.
Every coach wants to put his own stamp on things.
I feel good about what Wink is going to do for us.
How about the new signings in the dline?
Everything starts up front If we don't have
a good game, it's because of the guys up front
it's important to have good quality guys to
push the pocket. we have good backups as well
Will the defense have to carry this team with all the youth on offense?
No, though i do approach every season like defense has to carry team.
I know with Kyle Orton and the weapons we do have we can do
great things on offense
In regards to Dez Bryant, what would you think if a rookie refused to carry your pads?
I'd be pissed. If there's a guy that cocky you
are pissed but at the same time it makes you
watch that guy. If this guy is that cocky he
better produce. It's a little disrespectful but
you get over it. As a rookie you've got to respect the vets.
When I was a rookie I had to carry helmets, pads, bringing breakfast.
Vets wanted to mess with you. I respected the
vets so I did it. I expect our rookies to do it. It's part
of the game.
Do you set goals?
I used to have alot of personal goals, i focus more
on team goals now. I've achieved alot in my career but
what have I done as a team? Nothing (no championships) My whole
focus is what can the team do
cornerbacks can play a long time - how much longer for you?
I do have to work harder to play 16 games now. Until that
day that I feel I can't play cornerback for 16 games I'll be
there. Cornerback is the most competitive position on the
field. I'm not ready to move to safety. Playing 18 games
might cut my career short.
========
Kyle Orton interview
How do you feel about reporting with the rookies?
It's not too bad. The first few days is just conditioning.
How about losing brandon marshall?
That's the nfl - guys move on. We can't replace 100 catch 1000 yard guy with 1 guy. A number of our guys will have to step up.
How about the rookie wide recievers - how do they look?
I was able to throw with D Thomas in a few practices - he's big, fast, very powerful and he can really catch the ball. I want to get him the ball in space and see what he does.
Decker has good hands and really speaks the language of the game .. He'll
pick things up quick.
Are you feeling underappreciated?
No. Nice to get the offseason out of the way with all the drama - you media guys like that . I think I'm going to have my best season this year. Our offense has alot of confidence coming out of the spring and we hope to continue that going into camp.
are you more comfortable with the system?
No question I am. Any time you can run the same plays over and over again
the more confident you get, the more the play callers can call the plays
you really like.
How about the offensive line? You may be starting 2 rookies?
You always have to stay healthy up front. We have 3 guys
that really anchor that line in clady, harris, and kuper so we'll be ok.
How is knowshon looking?
He had a really good spring. It's tough to come in and be
a player the 1st year. He did some good things for us last
year but I expect an even better year from knowshon this year.
You have 2 new backups at quarterback. How do they look?
Brady can thrown the ball very well. He's a big guy and a good athlete
Tim has a long way to go but does alot of special things on the football field.